Woodpecker Creek Spur

3/5 (5 reviews)
This little spur can be a pleasant addition to the Hamlin Gulch trail. It offers the same spectacular views to the south and west as you traverse the open hillside and it leads to the best campsite of any along Hamlin Gulch or Upper Hamlin Gulch-Brumfield. This campsite can also make a nice lunch st... Read More
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Highlights of Woodpecker Creek Spur

Camping Category Icon Camping
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
9030 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
273.1C
Nearest Town
Idaho Springs
Nearest Services
Idaho Springs
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

This little spur can be a pleasant addition to the Hamlin Gulch trail. It offers the same spectacular views to the south and west as you traverse the open hillside and it leads to the best campsite of any along Hamlin Gulch or Upper Hamlin Gulch-Brumfield. This campsite can also make a nice lunch stop if you are not spending the night. The end of the trail and the campsite are along Woodpecker Creek which is an intermittent stream and may or may not have water in it, depending on the time of year and recent rainfall.

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
1 Video
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